Practice Advisor | Children, Youth & Family Services

Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, Kenmore Campus

Permanent, Full-time Opportunity

Champion Best Practices & Make a Lasting Impact!

At Churches of Christ, we’ve been supporting communities for over 140 years, positively impacting thousands of lives. Now, we’re looking for a Practice Advisor to drive service excellence in Children, Youth & Family Services.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Research and review contemporary therapeutic resources and future perspectives; facilitate the implementation of practice models and drive change initiatives.
• Advise, support and build the capacity of services to continuously improve service quality within organisation and legislative requirements; respond to client complaints and grievances.
• Conduct training needs analysis and develop, coordinate and deliver training plans and programs utilising appropriate delivery modes and adult learning principles.
• Assist to develop, implement and review policy, work instructions and procedures; ensure records are maintained under organisational and legislative processes.
• Assist to review critical incident management reports, analyse risks and trends and provide support and recommendation for incident management and systemic issues.
• Provide advice in the management of complex cases and consultancy in relation to specific issues and group dynamics.
• Work sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, children, young people, families and communities to provide culturally inclusive services and achieve sustainable outcomes within a culturally safe environment with the aim of circumventing the intergenerational cycle of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Social Sciences.
• At least 3 years’ experience in child and family services, preferably in statutory care.
• Knowledge of child protection frameworks, trauma theory, and family violence legislation.
• Strong training, coaching, and advisory skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and service excellence.
• A current driver’s licence.
• A current National Police Certificate, Working with Children (Blue Card), Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or the ability to obtain.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Cert IV in Training & Assessment.
• Experience in policy development and service improvement.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems or e-learning tools.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you.
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus many more;

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven role: Shape the future of child and family care services.
• Innovate & Improve: Research, develop, and implement best practices.
• Empower teams: Deliver training and support to frontline staff.
• Diverse impact: Work across various services, including child protection and out-of-home care.
• Great culture: Be part of a values-driven organisation making real change.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Your Impact Starts Here!

If you're passionate about shaping the future of children, youth & family services, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team making a real difference.

Appy Now and visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Racheal Valente 07 3327 1696.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.